Longford Pony Club Community

15/09/2026

🐴🤍 A BIG THANK YOU FROM LONGFORD PONY CLUB

What a difference a weekend and a wonderful group of people can make!

A huge thank you to all of our members who gave up their time and came along to our working bee. So much was achieved, and our grounds are looking absolutely fantastic. Your time, hard work and willingness to pitch in certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. 🤍

A few special thank yous also need to be mentioned…

🌿 Colmac Homes for organising to have our grounds slashed and looking fantastic ready for the weekend.

🚛 Dan Mraz for generously bringing along his tip truck and removing several loads from the grounds — it made such a huge difference to the clean-up!

🛠️ A special thank you to Shaddy for all the hard work he has put in, helping with maintenance and always being willing to tackle those extra jobs that need doing. You have gone above and beyond, and we really appreciate everything you do for our club. 🤍

🥪 And a big thank you to the Brayshaw family for generously donating lunch for our club members at Sunday’s rally — such a thoughtful gesture and very much appreciated!

We are so lucky to have such supportive members and families behind our little club. It really does take a community, and weekends like this show just how much we can achieve when everyone pitches in. 🐴🤍

13/09/2026

🐴🤍 Our little club is so lucky to be part of such a wonderful community.

If you shop at Ritchies, there’s a simple way you can help support Longford Pony Club through their Community Benefit Program.

By choosing our club as your Community Benefit recipient, a percentage of eligible purchases comes back to us at no extra cost to you.

You don’t need to be a member. Whether you’re family, a friend, a past member or simply someone in our local community who would like to support our club, we would be incredibly grateful. 🤍

Every little contribution helps us care for our grounds, improve our facilities and create wonderful opportunities and memories for our young riders. 🐴

📱 Download the Ritchies App:

iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/ritchies-card/id1501370565

Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.ritchies.loyaltyapp.prd&hl=en_GB&gl=US

Simply select Longford Pony Club and shop as normal.

Thank you for supporting our club and helping keep little community clubs like ours going. 🤍🐴

12/09/2026

A huge and heartfelt thank you to Wellington Shire Council for the generous Community Assistance Grant that allowed Longford Pony Club to purchase our fantastic new jumping equipment! 🐴💙🩵🤍

The kids can’t wipe the smiles off their faces! This has been amazing for our small club, and our riders are absolutely thrilled with the new equipment. It will provide them with even more opportunities to develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy their riding. We can’t wait to see everyone having fun and making the most of it! 🙌🏇💙🩵

We are incredibly grateful for Wellington Shire Council’s wonderful support of our club and the local equestrian community. Your generosity means so much to us and our riders. Thank you! 💙🩵🤍

12/09/2026

☀️ WHAT A DAY AT LONGFORD PONY CLUB! 🐴🤍

The sunshine was out, we had a busy day ahead of us, and we made big things happen!

We kicked off with a fantastic Pony Club Rally, with our riders enjoying show jumping and flatwork. A huge thank you to our wonderful instructors Kim Andrew and Renae Cooke for giving up their time, sharing their knowledge and supporting our riders. 🐴✨

Then it was time to roll up the sleeves for our Working Bee 🐝 and what an effort! 🙌

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who turned up, gave their time and got stuck into the jobs that needed doing. So much was achieved, and every bit of effort makes a difference to our club and our grounds.

We know weekends are busy and everyone’s time is valuable, so please know that your help does not go unnoticed and is very much appreciated. 🤍

Days like today are a great reminder of what can happen when everyone pitches in.

Thank you, Longford Pony Club community 💙What a team! 🐴☀️

01/08/2026

🐴🌾 Toongabbie Stockman’s Challenge 🌾🐴

What a fantastic day our Longford Pony Club riders had at the Toongabbie Stockman’s Challenge last Sunday! We are so proud of everyone who represented our club with great sportsmanship, determination and teamwork.

A special congratulations to:
🏆 Blake – 1st Overall
🏅 Riley – 4th in Jumping

🌟 Chloe also had an outstanding day, finishing:
🥈 Reserve Champion – Pony Club Grade 5
🥈 2nd in Jumping
🥈 2nd in Whip
🥈 2nd in Dry Pattern
🏅 5th in Obstacles

Congratulations to all of our riders and a huge thank you to the families, volunteers and supporters who make days like these possible. Of course, a big pat goes to our wonderful horses and ponies who gave their all!

Well done, everyone! 💙🐴

01/08/2026

🐴🎉 Happy Official Birthday to all our wonderful horses and ponies! 🎉🐴

Today, 1st August, we celebrate the incredible horses and ponies that make Pony Club so special.

They teach us courage, patience, resilience and kindness. They carry us through lessons, rallies, competitions and countless adventures, always giving us memories we’ll treasure forever.

Thank you to every horse and pony for being our partners, our teachers and our best friends. 💙

Happy Birthday, we hope you’re all spoiled with plenty of extra pats, treats and carrots today! 🥕🎂

25/07/2026

💚 We absolutely love this! Pony Club is so much more than riding, it’s about family, friendships, encouragement and making memories together. We know there are plenty of amazing Pony Club mums, dads, grandparents and supporters cheering from the sidelines every weekend. 🐴💚

Chris Hemsworth’s Sweetest Role? Proud Pony Club Dad 🐴❤️
Many of us know Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder, Thor—but away from the big screen, he’s also a devoted Pony Dad!

🐴⚡ From carefully plaiting his daughter India’s pony before a show to cheering her on from the sidelines, Chris proves his talents go well beyond wielding a hammer. Any other hidden skills we should know about?

Chris’s partner, Elsa Pataky, and their daughter India share a love of horses, with several horses kept at their family property in Byron Bay, New South Wales. It’s there that India confidently rides her Welsh pony, taking on jumps with the same fearless spirit as her parents.

Whether he’s swapping Mjolnir for a mane comb, helping prepare for competition day, or supporting every ride with patience, encouragement, and a proud smile, Chris shows that some of the greatest heroes are the ones cheering from the sidelines. ❤️🌞

22/06/2026

🌟 Longford Pony Club Rally Day – What a Day! 🌟

What a fantastic day we had at our June Rally on Sunday! 🐴☀️

From show jumping and flatwork to cross country, mounted theory, activities and poles, our riders spent the day learning new skills, building confidence and most importantly having fun with their ponies and friends.

A huge thank you to our amazing instructors:
💙 Sofia Perks
💙 Maddy Rodwell
💙 Bianca Mowbray
💙 Sue Shadbolt

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, encouragement and enthusiasm with our riders throughout the day. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful team supporting our club.

A massive shout-out also goes to all of our committee members, volunteers, canteen helpers, gear checkers, parents and families. Pony Club days simply don’t happen without the many hands working behind the scenes before, during and after the event. Your time and dedication are greatly appreciated. 👏

And a very special thank you to Michelle and Ham Gerrand for all the hard work slashing, mowing and tidying the grounds in preparation for the rally. The grounds looked absolutely fantastic and helped make the day such a success. 🌱🚜

Most of all, well done to all our riders for showing great sportsmanship, determination and willingness to learn throughout the day. We loved seeing everyone encouraging each other and having a go.

Thank you to everyone who made Sunday such a wonderful day. We can’t wait to do it all again at our next rally! 💙🐴